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Really sad news. He was so young. I'm really going to miss him. For me, he was the star attraction of the "modern-era" of English Dragon Ball dubbing (Kai-onward). One could tell he really enjoyed voicing Freeza from the energy and charisma he brought to the role. I can't imagine what his family and loved ones are going through. I wish them all of the strength and positive vibes in the world during this tough time.
At least he's at peace now. Rest in power, Mr. Ayres. Thanks for everything.
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Not only that, in doing so he was also working with less than 50% lung capacity. Crazy to think Ayres put in such magnificent performances despite all that in Super Broly. I'd argue he was still the best that dub had to offer.PurestEvil wrote: ↑Wed Oct 20, 2021 11:22 amApparently, Ayers the LEGEND had to bring oxygen tanks into the recording studio to recite his lines, and he still did a fantastic job.
It takes real talent to deliver such ridiculous lines while still sounding so devious and menacing.
Ayres was a mighty man, and his loss will be greatly felt in the English dubs of Dragon Ball for years to come.
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RIP Mr Ayres. You made Freeza a truly despicable love-to-hate villain.
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Man himself confirmed that https://twitter.com/chrisayresva/status ... 0140349441PurestEvil wrote: ↑Wed Oct 20, 2021 11:22 amApparently, Ayers the LEGEND had to bring oxygen tanks into the recording studio to recite his lines, and he still did a fantastic job.
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wow, he had a twitter...I always feel uncomfortable reading through tweets written by a recently deceased person.coola wrote: ↑Wed Oct 20, 2021 5:38 pmMan himself confirmed that https://twitter.com/chrisayresva/status ... 0140349441PurestEvil wrote: ↑Wed Oct 20, 2021 11:22 amApparently, Ayers the LEGEND had to bring oxygen tanks into the recording studio to recite his lines, and he still did a fantastic job.
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This one hurts a lot. Normally I don't get sentimental about deaths outside the family like this, but I've been studying Chris's voice for the past 2 years. I've been actively trying to sound like his Freeza voice and now he's gone, it hurts deep. He had something special about his voice that so far no understudy or impressionist has captured IMO. Daman Mills is great and he still has a lot of promise, but I can hear the subtle difference, no English Freeza hits quite like Ayres to me. I'm glad Ryūsei Nakao, my all-time favorite VA for Freeza is still around, but the Japanese cast is getting older, I don't want any more bad news. I should have prepared myself for this day, but that doesn't make it hurt any less. RIP There will never be another Freeza like Ayres IMO. Godspeed!
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Was Broly really the last time he voiced the character?
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RIP Chris Ayres. A fantastic Frieza and a great actor. From what I've seen in interviews he was a really down to earth guy who cared about the fans. It's insane he went on voicing Frieza for all that time. True dedication.
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Despite all of that, he still managed to sound incredible. What an absolute legend.coola wrote: ↑Wed Oct 20, 2021 5:38 pmMan himself confirmed that https://twitter.com/chrisayresva/status ... 0140349441PurestEvil wrote: ↑Wed Oct 20, 2021 11:22 amApparently, Ayers the LEGEND had to bring oxygen tanks into the recording studio to recite his lines, and he still did a fantastic job.
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Yes it was. Daman Mills was Freeza in Dragon Ball Z Kakarot, so it seems that after Super Broly Funimation was prepared for the inevitable where Mills would be in the role fully.WittyUsername wrote: ↑Wed Oct 20, 2021 8:02 pm Was Broly really the last time he voiced the character?
I have to say when Mills started off about halfway into episode 26 of Super I did notice his Freeza voice was slightly deeper and more malicious sounding than Ayres. In episode 27 I want to say there was still some Mills in there, but it wasn't as apparent and his and Ayres' performances more or less blended together.
Mills did the best job that I think could be done in terms of emulating Ayres' Freeza, I'm sure TheBlackPaladin could explain in more detail that recasts should always start with their own take rather than sounding exactly like the actor that came before them, but I think whatever preparation Ayres gave Mills was right for his performance to feel natural and flow with what came before.
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RIP Mr. Ayres. You were by far the best dub Freeza.
I saw him fairly often at a small con I used to go to semi-regularly (I've heard he tended to stay away from the bigger cons and preferred the smaller ones). He always carried a huge mug with him. I never spoke to him personally, but he was a pretty cool guy to watch in panels.
I saw him fairly often at a small con I used to go to semi-regularly (I've heard he tended to stay away from the bigger cons and preferred the smaller ones). He always carried a huge mug with him. I never spoke to him personally, but he was a pretty cool guy to watch in panels.
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Not only was he a fantastic Frieza but also seemed to be a great guy as well. May he rest in peace.
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Always sad when a VA passes. I don't think there was a point I didn't enjoy his Freeza. I still recall not thinking much of Resurrection F except for the parts with Ayres, his performance really carried that film. He was a special talent.
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Always found if disturbing that Ayres needed to resort to a GoFundMe fundraiser to help pay for his medical bills. Shameful that Funimation didn't do more to help. I don't care if his contract stated no health benefits, you're a multi-million dollar company and one of your VAs was literally dying. Take care of him what whatever he needs. RIP Chris.
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I didn't want to bring this up so soon but I definitely hate seeing how our healthcare system is so broken like this. There is zero reason a sick person should have to worry about goddamned bills when he have the resources to compensate insure nobody--patient or healthcare worker--should have to worry their livelihood.TVfan721 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 21, 2021 6:16 pm Always found if disturbing that Ayres needed to resort to a GoFundMe fundraiser to help pay for his medical bills. Shameful that Funimation didn't do more to help. I don't care if his contract stated no health benefits, you're a multi-million dollar company and one of your VAs was literally dying. Take care of him what whatever he needs. RIP Chris.
My dad was on oxygen for the last few years of his life. I know what it's like seeing someone slowly physically erode. It's not pleasant. Most of my dad's bills were covered by his military retirement. There's no reason anyone else should be denied that grace.
Anyway, fuck FUNimation, fuck capitalism and fuck our healthcare system. Ayres should not have had to worry about that shit in his final days.
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I don’t know if being able to afford the bills would have improved his situation, but I still believe Funimation should have given him more insurance (if they didn’t give it at all). He was a well respected voice actor for DBS, after all!
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The weight of medical bills absolutely destroy a person's mental health.PurestEvil wrote: ↑Thu Oct 21, 2021 7:26 pm I don’t know if being able to afford the bills would have improved his situation, but I still believe Funimation should have given him more insurance (if they didn’t give it at all). He was a well respected voice actor for DBS, after all!
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